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EMBEDDED OPERATING SYSTEMS. DEFINITION. An embedded operating system is a system for embedded computer systems These operating systems are designed to be compact, efficient, and reliable, forsaking many functions that non-embedded computer operating systems provide
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DEFINITION • An embedded operating system is a system for embedded computer systems • These operating systems are designed to be compact, efficient, and reliable, forsaking many functions that non-embedded computer operating systems provide • Unlike a desktop operating system, the embedded operating system does not load and execute applications • This means that the system is only able to run a single application.
PROS • Better media playing • Apps are generally off a higher quality than other platforms • Updates always arrive when the are released • Desktop Syncing • Over 200,000 apps to choose from
CONS • App store approval process rejects apps for no clear reason • Horrible notification system • No option to choose different hardware (or Carrier in US) • You must use iTunes to sync files • No Adobe Flash in the browser
PROS • True multitasking system • Great notification system • Open market that is growing faster than Apple's • The ability to choose your hardware and carrier • Good social networking integration built into the OS
CONS • Generally poor battery life • OS version fragmentation • Horrible carrier skins • Virtually non-existent desktop syncing • You need a Google account to use
PROS • Fresh and clean interface • Xbox Live on phones • Outlook email app is awesome • Homescreen provide live updates from almost anything you want • Over the air syncing for everything except for videos and music
CONS • Lag in launching applications from the home screen • Won't allow custom interfaces • Will not work with Apple computers and MAC books • No multitasking
PROS • Touch screen response time is fair enough, I would not say the best • USB on the go • Customizing • Comparatively Longer Battery Life
CONS • Terribly Slow • Easily Effected by a virus • Some java apps may not work at all • Some heavy games like Need for Speed takes a tremendous time to load (Aprox 3-4mins). Once loaded everything works fine.